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Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

SBC News Paris Smith: “Localisation is the key to winning” as Brazil’s opportunities magnify

Latin America has a deep rooted video gaming culture, Paris Smith explains, with a high density of young people also increasing the demand of the online industry. As the igaming industry Advisor and former Pinnacle CEO prepares for her appearance at SBC Summit Latinoamérica next week, Smith explains the importance of localisation in the continent, and how Brazil poses the greatest …

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Paris Smith ends 17-year leadership of Pinnacle

SBC News Paris Smith ends 17-year leadership of Pinnacle

Paris Smith has announced that she has chosen to end her 17-year tenure as Chief Executive of Pinnacle. Posting a LinkedIn update, Smith informed that she would be “stepping away from the intense day-to-day requirements of the CEO role to transition into an advisory role with Pinnacle.”  Smith announced that she would now focus on working on new opportunities and …

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Mark Chakravarti, SportingWin: Thriving in the ‘incredibly strict’ Bulgarian market

SBC News Mark Chakravarti, SportingWin: Thriving in the ‘incredibly strict’ Bulgarian market

Under the country’s new regulatory framework, SportingWin made its launch in Bulgaria in 2022, and has since lauded the region as having an ‘increasingly competitive’ market where it aims to move up the ranks. The operator’s Investment Director, Mark Chakravarti, discussed with SBC News its growth in the country in line with a recent collaboration with online sports betting company, …

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Bayes Esports & Pinnacle: moving away from the ‘wild west’ of unofficial esports data

Bayes Esports & Pinnacle: moving away from the ‘wild west’ of unofficial esports data

In the second part of a joint interview on the use of official data, Bayes Esports’ Ondrej Silhavy and Pinnacle’s Rohini Sardana focus on creating added value for bettors, explaining why the esports industry must prioritise the creation of standards and neutral data marketplaces. SBC: Rohini, how is Pinnacle using official data from Bayes Esports to build trust with your …

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Bayes Esports & Pinnacle: unlocking the power of official data

Abios obtains five-year B2B permit to deliver esports solutions in Sweden

In part one of a joint interview with SBC, Ondrej Silhavy – Senior Sales Manager at Bayes Esports – and Rohini Sardana – Business Development Director at Pinnacle – discuss the shared values that underpin their partnership and the importance of official data in delivering a top esports betting experience. SBC: Tell us, how did this partnership between Bayes Esports …

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Pinnacle receives green light to enter Ontario

SBC News Pinnacle receives green light to enter Ontario

Pinnacle has expanded its global presence after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals to enter the Ontario market. Receiving its green light from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Pinnacle will be able to offer its ‘lowest-margin’ sports betting and esports betting markets across the Canadian province. It is expected that the Pinnacle.ca website will be available to Ontario …

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Bayes Esports fights for esports integrity with new partnership program

SBC News Bayes Esports fights for esports integrity with new partnership program

Bayes Esports has set the stage for a more sustainable future for the esports industry with the launch of a new partnership program that will focus largely on integrity. The Bayes Esports Partnership Program will aim to provide the esports data supplier’s partners with more visibility whilst also seeking to develop “new and innovative platforms with the integrity of esports …

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Pinnacle Solution to help build the Azuro decentralised betting ecosystem

SBC News Pinnacle Solution to help build the Azuro decentralised betting ecosystem

Pinnacle Solution, the B2B technology arm of low-margin bookmaker Pinnacle, has announced its first data partnership with Azuro, an engineering studio that seeks to develop online gambling’s first ‘decentralised betting ecosystem’. Pinnacle Solution’s lowest margin API feed for sports and esports pricings will be made available to all front-end engineers participating in the development of Azuro’s blockchain protocol. The protocol …

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Pinnacle emphasises ‘focus on integrity’ with IBIA membership

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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has further bolstered its global rank, adding multinational betting operator Pinnacle. By joining the betting safeguarding association, Pinnacle will feed into the IBIA’s global integrity monitoring and alert platform alongside a range of other firms. The IBIA’s membership accounts for ‘nearly 50%’ of all regulated online operators, with the inclusion of Pinnacle following Coolbet …

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The Game is on in the ‘Sports Betting Zone’: insights and products from the sports betting industry giants

SBC News The Game is on in the 'Sports Betting Zone': insights and products from the sports betting industry giants

The ‘Sports Betting Zone‘ at SBC Summit Barcelona will introduce visitors to the key decision-makers from major international operators and allow them to get a glance at the next generation of sportsbook products and services in the dedicated exhibition area.  On the conference side, the ‘Sports Betting Stage‘ will give the floor to some of the most influential figures in …

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